Finding the Third Proportional to 371,506 and 814,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,506 and 814,211 is: 1,784,465.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,506 : 814,211 = 814,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,506/814,211 = 814,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,506x = 814,211 × 814,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,506x = 662,939,552,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 662,939,552,521/371,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,784,465.26
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